1. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance The ABC’s of a School Recycling Program

2. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Why Recycle at School? School recycling programs: Create community norms Teach responsibility and environmental stewardship Provide hands-on learning experiences Make a difference in waste reduction

3. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance General Statute – 2001 Litter Law http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/2001/Bills/Senate/HTML/S1014v9.html SECTION 11. The State Board of Education shall report to... on the recycling efforts of the public schools in the State. SECTION 12. G.S. 115C ‑ 47 is amended by adding a new subdivision to read: To Encourage Recycling in Public Schools. – Local boards of education shall encourage recycling in public schools and may develop and implement recycling programs at public schools.

4. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Wake County School’s Waste Composition Assessments By Volume:By Weight: Waste Composition Data from Wake County, 2003

5. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance School Recycling Survey Surveys sent to NC school and county representatives Asked about school recycling operations 31 surveys received Surveys represent 1,004 NC elementary, middle and high schools

6. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Survey Results: School Recycling Coordination

7. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Survey Results: Recycling Provider

8. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Survey Results: Financial Impact

9. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Survey Results: Materials Schools Collect

10. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance 29% use 14-18 gallon bins

11. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance 58% use 32-96 gallon roll carts

12. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance 55% use 4-8 cubic yard dumpsters

13. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance 13% use 20-30 cubic yard roll-offs

14. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance 26% use a different container

15. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Survey Results: Collection Frequency

16. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance 22,848 pounds of recyclables collected per school per year = 11 tons of recyclables per school per year = 2 pounds of recyclables per student per year Survey Results: Record Keeping

17. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Survey Results: Student Access to Recycling Bins

18. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Survey Results: Recycling Responsibilities & Training

19. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Questions about survey results?

20. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Tips for Success A. Organize a coordination team

21. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Tips for Success B. Determine which recyclables are in your waste stream

22. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Tips for Success C. Identify a local market for recyclables North Carolina Markets Directory www.p2pays.org/DMRM Current Waste Hauler Curbside or business recycling program

23. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Tips for Success D. Select the type of recycling program

24. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Tips for Success E. Work out a budget for the collection program

25. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Tips for Success F. Establish a system for collecting and storing recyclables

26. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Tips for Success G. Educate the school and the community

27. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Tips for Success H. Set overall and individual goals

28. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Tips for Success I. Reward the doers

29. Division of Pollution Prevention &Environmental Assistance Questions about setting up a recycling program?